What other therapies are available?

Antidepressants didn’t work for me – I took [an antidepressant] for many months without recovering from depression. [For me], mindfulness helps to change the way you think and how you deal with negative thoughts.

What else can I try?

Other things you could try include:

Thinking about what you eat and drink – food and mood are related, so you might be able to lift your mood by making changes in your diet (see our pages on food and mood for more information).

St John's Wort– this is a herbal medicine that is sometimes used to treat symptoms of depression and anxiety, and is available without a prescription (see our pages on St John's Wort for more information).

Waiting – for some people feelings of low mood are temporary and can go away with time, so your doctor may suggest that you wait and continue to monitor your mood before being referred to any treatments. In this case you might be offered a second appointment to see how you're feeling after a few days before discussing treatment options.